Effects of metformin on the prevention of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw-like lesions in rats
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- Nakagawa Tomohito
- Division of Oral Reconstruction and Rehabilitation, Kyushu Dental University, Fukuoka
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- Tsuka Shintaro
- Division of Oral Reconstruction and Rehabilitation, Kyushu Dental University, Fukuoka
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- Aonuma Fumiko
- Division of Oral Reconstruction and Rehabilitation, Kyushu Dental University, Fukuoka
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- Nodai Tomotaka
- Division of Oral Reconstruction and Rehabilitation, Kyushu Dental University, Fukuoka
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- Munemasa Takashi
- Division of Oral Reconstruction and Rehabilitation, Kyushu Dental University, Fukuoka
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- Tamura Akiko
- Division of Oral Reconstruction and Rehabilitation, Kyushu Dental University, Fukuoka
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- Mukaibo Taro
- Division of Oral Reconstruction and Rehabilitation, Kyushu Dental University, Fukuoka
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- Kondo Yusuke
- Division of Oral Reconstruction and Rehabilitation, Kyushu Dental University, Fukuoka
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- Masaki Chihiro
- Division of Oral Reconstruction and Rehabilitation, Kyushu Dental University, Fukuoka
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- Hosokawa Ryuji
- Division of Oral Reconstruction and Rehabilitation, Kyushu Dental University, Fukuoka
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Abstract
Purpose: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of glucose metabolism on bone healing after tooth extraction in an osteoporosis rat model administered zoledronic acid (ZA) and dexamethasone (DX).<br> Methods: In total, 24 male Wistar rats (4 weeks old) were randomly assigned to four groups: Control (subcutaneous physiological saline), ZD (subcutaneous ZA and DX twice a week), Ins+ZD (subcutaneous insulin followed by ZD treatment), and Met+ZD (oral metformin followed by ZD treatment). Blood was collected every two weeks . Two weeks after treatment initiation, the first molar tooth on the right maxilla was extracted from all rats. Four weeks later, the rats were sacrificed, and bone healing was assessed. Maxillae samples were fixed and scanned using micro-computed tomography for quantifying areas of bone defects. Hematoxylin-eosin and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining were performed to evaluate bone apoptosis and osteoclast number.<br> Results: In all experimental groups, body weight was statistically lower than that in the Control group, with no changes observed in uncarboxylated osteocalcin concentrations. The radiological analysis revealed that insulin or metformin administration improved healing in the tooth extraction socket (p < 0.01). Histological examination revealed that the osteonecrosis area was reduced in the Ins+ZD and Met+ZD groups (p < 0.01). TRAP staining presented increased osteoclast numbers in the ZD group when compared with that observed in the Control.<br> Conclusions: Tooth extraction with long-term ZA and DX administration inhibited bone remodeling and induced bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw-like lesions. Metformin exerted protective effects ag ainst osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Journal
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- Journal of Prosthodontic Research
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Journal of Prosthodontic Research 65 (2), 219-224, 2021
Japan Prosthodontic Society